Radiator-cover and humidifier.



C. M. POETSCH.-` RADIATOR COVER AND HUMID|F|'ER.-

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Iulullll C. M. POETSCH.

RADIATDR COVER AND HUMIDIFIER. APPLlATloN man MM5. 19u.

1. 284,765 Patented Nov. 12, 1918.

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CHESTER M. E'OETSCH, OF CHICAGG, ILLINGS.

nanefreaoovme .ann HUMIDIFIEBI Specification of Letters Patent. i

Patented Nov. i918..

Application filed May 5, 1917. Serial No. 166,559.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHESTER M. Pon'rsorr, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cool( and State of Illinois, have invented a new and useful V`Radiator-Cover and Humidiiier, of which the following is a speciiication.

The objects of my invention are to provide a shield for inclosing steam radiators, particularly the baclr` and top, which will be simple and attractive in appearance, durable-and economical in construction, and having a removable top piece so that the radiator when inclosed with my shield may be used as a window-seat, shelf or the like.

A further object is a combination of parts in my radiator shield so that they may be finished to conform to the woodwork, decorationsand furnishings of a room as to color andcharacter of finish.

f Another object of my invention is to provide, in combination with my shield, means for storing water so as to secure and maintain the desired in the room.

A further object of my invention is to secure the combination of parts in suc a manner as to reduce the heat on the shelf top by means of the water supply stored un per cent. of humidity wit-hderneath same so as t0 secure the complete use of the top for the purposes of a Window seat. shelf or the like.

Still further objects of my invention con-` sist in the arrangement of a radiator shield so as to keep both heat and dust away from the wall adjacent to the radiator, thus preventinar discoloration, cracking, etc.

` Another object of my invention is to provide va combination radiator shield and humidifier consisting of few and simple parts easilv assembled and disassembled. having1 roller bearings for the shelf top so that it may be easilv displaced in order to renew the water supplv and so that the water reservoir and top of the radiator may be accessible for cleaning or any other purpose. The roller bearings for the ton permit it to be casi-lv displaced or replaced regardless of the lenofth or weight of the seat top; l

The special and novel advantages'of my invention herein disclosed mav be better understood bv reference to the following detailed description which is to be taken in conjunction with the accompanying draw! ings wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view of a device embodying my invention 1n place upon the radihtorz, showing the top displaced and the wate'r pan exposed to view. Fig. 2 is a transverse section of Fig. 1. Fig. 8 a view of a portion of the radiator with a longitudinal sectional view of the water reservoir. Fig. 4 is a. reservoir supported on the top of the radiator and not. in any wise supported by or engaging the back member. Fig. 5 is a view of the various parts in an unassembled state.

In carrying out my invention 1 first provide the back member 10 which may or may not extend to the floor as desired. For stift'- eningthe edges of this back member it may be crimped or bent so as to secure additional thickness and strength as shown at 11 and 12. l next provide the end members 13-which, because exposed to view, may be of any ornamentation or design desired. Thesefend members 13 may be connected with the back member 10 by any suitable means such as rivets or bolts. Each of the end members 13 have a member le which extends inwardly over the top of the radiator, which in turn is tied to the radiator by means ot the holder 15. This holder 15 may be of any `suitable. material and is drawn to desired tightness about the radiator by moans of a screw holt`16 or any other suitable means. This connection is best shown in Fig. 2. 1 connect the end members at the front by means of a T-iron 17. The inner Eange 18 of this T-iron 17 serves as a support 17 forms the lower line of an aperture,A

through which the moisture laden air es- .capes into the room. The ml"iron 17 is secured to the end members 13 by any suitable means such as bolts I20. '1 next provide a water reservoir 21 which may be made in a great varietv of sizes and shapes. having eapacitv to suit the requirements of the room and radiation.

In Fig. 2 the water reservoir is shown occupyingthe entirespace between the back member 10 and the T-iron 17 resting at the front on the'ilange 18 of the T-iron 17 and supported on the back member 10 as shown at 22. When made in this manner, the reservoir 21 is supported bv the back member 10 and the T-iron 17. When this form of water reservoir is used. lr have provided at the back thereof a plurality of holes 23 shown in Figs. 1 and 3. to permit the air coming up between the back member 10 and the back of the radiator to pass through these lholo@ over tho surface of the Water in, the

iesoz'voiif and, out into the room bearing the moisture timsrooeivod from the Water in the reservoir,

in Fig. si I have shown anothor style of hater roseivoir which have 'modo ofiess width and noi4 ruppoitod by oi? oonnocte with die back member 10. When this typo m rosorvoir is usedi it may oo supported by tho radiator and ibo flange 18- of the T-iron i?, or: alom: by tho radiator', or by pirojeciiomi from members ifi. Thifwiii permit tho air to como npiiotweon tiio boeit mom-'- bor i() :uio i'hfe bock of tho indiaor and poss over tim water in 'the reservoir thereby so @ming iao moisture iadon afiras desired. A gfx-ont ifzi'iely of i'oSoivoirs may in this Way im provided, the object sought boing to pm Vido n'i'ofieivoii? of' sufficient capacity and open sinizico so that 'the airpossixg tiu'ougi'i. :mii over wiii soeurs. the doiiod amount of moisture. If (iosiiod, Itho bottom of the reseximir 2i may 4be provided with .an asin-:estos iii'iingg o1' o'iiolsuitable iini'ng to provena im undue heating oi the water in iii@ raiser foin I i'iox't proviio :i iop 'E25 Wi'iioii Siaouifl be of mo'ofzil of sui'icicnt strength to permit ii i'o .fumi the! *function of a soot, she-lf or i'io Eike. This top member when in position mi oro lugs 2G of tho and members 13 wiion in piace ziw top mombozc isiiusii with the, 4iop of the @mi members so that a. smooth surface, oxposofi. Tho sides the to` iiiomimr aire flanged dowiiwm'diy. The bac fixing@ i2? guiffi in :i Sti'iiup 28 and i'ides on iziomrgioil() :mii giirojootiog ings ,n the tmp iaiwn opor; n or ciei'iingg., when the i3/peof Yi Sii :vwo in Fig. 2 is nood. Y Ait. siiirup is 'provi i on the buck mombci" 1G Whom i'ose'oiy? iiieti'mt shown in i? i io used; The bacimemiioi i() may be provided with a continuous siziriip Q9 or :i plurality of separato stiri'ups. 'The front Ewige 30 of the iop Q5 'extends downwardiy to-Ward tho from; angzeli) of tho 'Piron li" orioing an aperture 3l through which. the moisture iadon iii. @Scopes into thegroom.

It Wiii be seen that my oombinatiou mfdiator Shield :ind humidiiior can be madeira standard sizes, siyies and designs in great ffariatioii w'iti'iouvt depiutin fiomV tiio'soirii; of my in'vention; zimt the simi sha'po, iiateriai eto. of tho various pmfs no wise modify the prinoipie .of my combination.

` may bomade Within 12h@ of'ms oi? iii@ ing a Hang@ at ti'io'top aofi. bi

While I havo herein digoiosoc'l one eminodi ment of my invention, I desire tim-S ziio protection herein sought include .auch iiziiongs and modifications in detaii as roosrwmioiy op pcnded claims.

Having fully described my invont" what I claim and desir@ io soouzo by Lie Patent is';

l, The combination with a radioim- 'frame having; back, front and ,sido ioomber; secured together withvsuitabio ooimfmI Said from; member being piovifioii f if.-v inwazrfiiy extending Hooge, moans buoi?. ings: M ami straps 15 foi' soowriiig the, frame to the iaciiaor, a romomiiie, to@ i@ iiioisitilio reservoiig 'witha Series of openings 3, om tending over the entire miiz\t i*'i.o;1i and sup por ,ed by Cho ings ifi and Said iiiimifiiy o" tending imgo of the fioi mei'obeif uid iw `i; thoroof on i'iho basin'.

which iis 'over and member.

The oombinsiiion with :fi .iw-idiom? ofi a, from@ having book, ifiozifi' anni sido isioi secured togechoi with su @mmm means suoi; iuga l an@ Straps l5 curing tho from@ to the, rafi abi@ topf@ moituife resfz'ril'oi.l of openings oitoildiiig o" radiator top and supportati zii ing fi Hangs at the op im* which fits over and ie" on 3a The oon'iiiination "wiuii radiali-,miroir .iframe having brick, from: :1mi siii@ mov Secured togothei" with Suiizobio fiorinsaid front member boing pirovifiisd mm inwardiy oxfeiadiiigg www; ouch a@ ings M1 :md straps "or' i ofi; to the adaton room .i p, find mom tuyo reservoir suiiipoii 1 iii@ lugs ami said 'inwardly oxol'iiing fi of iii@ 'rvoag-t. mambo?.

f. The combination vr'iii fiamo having .bacia ioiit I Secured ogotheir with Suit. means Suoii as lugs; fui ami stm* i 1.,;1 curing the from?, o iio ohio top? anni o moisilufe resaoiioii' o rio@ of oponing'fx mppoted iiy iw lei; and having a ai the iop om! i thereof which fiiza ov mici rests on 'dio i@ membon nov- :i Somos til@ omitir@ 

